SUMMARY: The South Florida weather forecast for March 6, 2025, indicates hazy conditions due to nearby fires and prescribed burns, particularly affecting areas north of West Palm Beach. A fire watch is in effect until 7 p.m. due to breezy conditions and low humidity, with winds blowing smoke into South Florida. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s, with mild conditions expected. A small craft advisory is in place for the Atlantic Waters due to high winds. Overnight temperatures dip into the lower to mid-50s, but warmer weather is anticipated by the weekend, reaching mid-80s by Sunday.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Shane Hinton explains the fire weather watch that South Florida is under as breezy conditions bring in drier air and some haziness to the area.

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SUMMARY: Health officials are monitoring a measles case in Miami-Dade County, linked to a high school student. The CDC is tracking outbreaks nationwide, including 159 cases in Texas, where one unvaccinated child tragically died. Measles is highly contagious, potentially affecting 9 to 10 others from one infected person. Rising vaccine hesitancy, exacerbated by COVID-19 concerns, has led to increased measles risk, particularly among unvaccinated children. Experts emphasize the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% protective against measles. While panic is unwarranted, parents should discuss vaccination with their doctors if their children are not immunized.

A measles case in S. Florida has health experts monitoring the situation as one of the most contagious diseases in history pops up across the nation.

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SUMMARY: Jacksonville City Council Member Ron Salem will hold a meeting on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss local efforts related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, aimed at eliminating unnecessary government spending, aligns with ongoing federal and state efforts led by figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also introduced a DOGE task force to streamline state bureaucracy, proposing the elimination of 740 state positions while adding roles in essential departments. The meeting is scheduled for March 11 from 4 to 4:44 p.m. at the Lynwood Roberts Room in City Hall.

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